Manea Vineyards & Event Center

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

We’ve all heard or watched love stories unfold before us. Each unique and special in their own way. Love happens when you least expect it, and this was no different for Amanda and Dylan. Their story is one filled with joy, happiness, and most importantly love. &nbsp;Before Amanda and Dylan met, they were set in their routines. Going to work, being homebodies, and for Amanda, raising a little boy. For both, exposing themselves to someone else in the dating world wasn’t even a thought. &nbsp;By a twist of faith, through family friends, Amanda and Dylan were put on each other’s radar. &nbsp;She did the typical female FBI work through Facebook and decided to add him. It was just a few days later Dylan sent Amanda a message. After a week of casual conversations, they agreed to go to dinner. Convincing each other, that neither were really looking to get into a relationship, but dinner was fine. He was dressed in a T-shirt and jeans, she a new, classy black top and jeans. Amanda spent all day thinking of reasons not to go. He acted calm and cool, but inside was dying of nerves. She looked confident and as beautiful as ever, but shy and let Dylan take the lead. They spent over three hours at Max’s talking and ended the night discussing plans to see each other the next day. Dylan was certain she would change her mind and not follow through with plans.&nbsp;But since that night, they couldn’t get enough of each other. They were texting all day rather than Dylan sleeping for his night shift. He started spending all his time with her every weekend. They both dreaded when Sunday afternoon would come. Dylan’s weeks were not the same without seeing her. But it didn’t stop them. It only made their feelings towards each other grow more. &nbsp;Eventually, Dylan went back to dayshift, now they were inseparable. Both enjoying their time together and their love for each other grew stronger each day. Discussions of the future became an often topic of conversation. This led Dylan to decide that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her and her son, Brock. &nbsp;He went to the jewelry store one weekend, nervous as he could be. Would she say yes? Would she love the ring he picked? There was only one way to find out. After he made the purchase, he waited for the perfect time. They had planned a small getaway trip to St. Louis to enjoy Boo at the Zoo with Brock! &nbsp;October 20th, they went straight to the zoo. Dressing into their costumes in the bathroom of the zoo. Even in her pigtails, she was beautiful, he was sweating bullets (partially to the Sulley costume, partially because he was about to ask the woman, he loved to marry him.) The three of them enjoyed a great night at the zoo. Both watching Brock laugh and smile at the decorations and animals, as well getting so many compliments on their “family” costumes. Little did she know, Dylan was about to make “family” a forever thing. &nbsp;&nbsp;The moment had finally arrived. As they were about to leave the park, he changed out of his costume. When he came back the ring was in his pocket. They made their way to the exit, and he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him! She was so excited and shocked by the ring. “Omg, the ring is huge” is all she could say. Finally, filled with joy, she said YES!

Our Story

Photos

Kady Beavers

Sarah Kirschnick

Jennifer Pessah

Kaity Lafferty

Tyler Derezza

Kyle Burns

Chase Caldwell

Chase Francis

Wedding Party

Q + A

Holiday Inn Paducah Riverfront, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Paducah West, an IHG Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Paducah

Travel

This is one of our favorite places to eat! You cannot go wrong with any Appetizer choice!

Over/Under

If you are looking for a close place to have a glass of local wine! Amanda's personal favorites are the Tropical Sangria or Paducah White

Purple Toad Winery

Dry Ground Brewing Company

There are plenty of restaurants, shops, and art exhibits to enjoy in Downtown Paducah

Downtown Paducah

Things to Do

Registry

Amanda & Dylan

Amanda & Dylan

A&D

Wedding Day

5:30 PM–6:00 PM

Ceremony

6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception